Lori D. Lowe

A GenXer and child of divorce, Lori Lowe set out to be a positive voice for marriage. Her book, First Kiss to Lasting Bliss: Hope & Inspiration for Your Marriage, encourages marriages of all ages and stages.

For two years, Lori interviewed couples across the country who, despite some of the most challenging circumstances, found true marriage and lasting love. The couples featured experienced drug addition, stranger rape, loss of a child, infidelity, infertility, raising a special-needs child, financial crises, separation for military service, depression, cancer, brain injury, differing religions and cultures--and much more. Each couples story has an overarching lesson you can incorporate into your own marriage. The book offers hope and insights whether you are looking for a shot of inspiration or going through a difficult period.

Lori has a master's degree in journalism. She is a marriage researcher, writer, and marketing consultant. She shares advice from experts in the fields of psychology and relationships at her blog, www.MarriageGems.com, where you can find hundreds of research-based marriage tips to boost your marriage.

Lori married her college sweetheart in 1995. They reside Indianapolis with their two children, one crazy cat and two aquatic frogs. They have enjoyed traveling to France, Monaco, Italy, Spain, Canada, Mexico, England and Ireland--and can't wait for their next trip.